Renaissance Kingdom Wars
- July 15, 2024
- Reverie World Studios
Get on SteamIn Renaissance Kingdom Wars, become a captain of a mercenary army and fight real-time battles to conquer cities during the Renaissance era. Manage and grow your captured cities to prosperity, and choose to either remain loyal to your king or rebel against him to take the crown. Expand your empire across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in this grand strategy game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a rich and engaging experience, combining city-building, grand strategy, and real-time battles, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Despite some bugs, the gameplay is fun and beginner-friendly, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older RTS titles like Age of Empires and Total War.
- The developers show commitment to improving the game, actively engaging with the community and addressing issues, which bodes well for future updates.
- The game suffers from persistent bugs and performance issues, particularly during large-scale battles, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many players criticize the AI behavior and the lack of historical accuracy, with reused assets and outdated graphics contributing to a feeling of disappointment.
- Some mechanics, such as the battle conclusion and city defense systems, are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- graphics30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic, retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s strategy games, while others criticize the overall quality as "dumbed-down" and lacking in modern detail. Despite some technical issues, such as motion blur in full-screen mode, many find the visuals immersive and enjoyable, particularly in the context of an independent title. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia but may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.
“Visual and audio quality: high-quality graphics and sound create a highly immersive experience.”
“You get the beautiful world map, the nostalgia-inducing 'stronghold retro' graphics, and a ton of variety from what I can see.”
“Game is history accurate, graphics are great, cut scenes are well done and have had a great time playing since I started it.”
“Total war clone with worse graphics and mechanics.”
“Not for nothing, but it's not as if this is your first attempt at a game either since I believe the first iteration was in 2019 - and not much in the way has improved graphically.”
“In terms of graphics, it probably isn't for everyone as it gives off a feeling akin to older early 2000s strategy games, so don't expect high polygon models and great textures.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mix of city-building, grand strategy, and real-time battles, offering a rich and engaging experience despite being compared unfavorably to Total War in terms of graphics and mechanics. The robust diplomatic system enhances depth, allowing for alliances and trade, while the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and battles are tense. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and historical accuracy, with an auto-resolve option available for those less skilled in real-time strategy, although it comes at a cost.
“However, the robust diplomatic system adds depth and variety to gameplay, allowing for alliances, trade deals, and espionage.”
“Deep gameplay: a rich and engaging experience combining city-building, grand strategy, and real-time battles.”
“The gameplay is incredibly smooth, and the historical accuracy is spot on.”
“Total war clone with worse graphics and mechanics.”
“If you are not good at real-time strategizing, there is an auto-resolve option (however, the first fight is mandatory that you do it yourself). This option is a bit more costly on troops than the other method of gameplay.”
“There are some vocals during gameplay, as well as before, in-between, and after campaign and sandbox missions.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Renaissance Kingdom Wars" has been criticized for performance issues, particularly during large-scale battles, leading to lag and crashes that detract from the gameplay experience. While some players still find the game promising, many recommend waiting for a full release or fixes before diving in due to these ongoing issues.
“Despite its early access bugs and occasional performance issues, I find Renaissance Kingdom Wars to be a standout title in the RTS genre.”
“I've also experienced performance issues, particularly during large-scale battles, which can detract from the overall experience.”
“Performance issues: some players experience lag and crashes, especially during large-scale battles.”
“Definitely wait for full release on this one, or at least until they fix the performance issues.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistent with previous titles in the Kingdom War series and is generally well-received, with some tracks reflecting the historical period, though this is not definitively confirmed. Streamers and content creators can confidently use the soundtrack, as it aligns with the series' established style.
“The music is good and some seem to be close to the period (not 100% on that).”
“The artist of the music is the same for the other Kingdom War titles as well as Stars End, so if you are a streamer, rumbler, or a tuber, it's safe to keep on.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short period of play.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The sound effects are often too loud and overshadow the music, creating an unbalanced audio experience.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a rich narrative that enhances the strategic gameplay, with vocal elements integrated throughout the campaign and sandbox missions, providing a more immersive experience.
“This game is rich in story and offers a variety of strategy.”
“There are some vocals during gameplay, as well as before, in-between, and after campaign and sandbox missions.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it effectively satisfies their desire for kingdom building, army training, and farming activities. The repetitive tasks are seen as engaging and fulfilling, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some bugs and glitches, but overall, it offers a stable experience with beginner-friendly gameplay and easy navigation.
“The game contains a few bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience.”
“There are several stability issues that need to be addressed for a smoother gameplay.”
“Frequent crashes and performance drops make it hard to enjoy the game.”
